Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 pounds baby back ribs ((1.4 kg))
  • 1/4 cup sugar ((50g))
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon five spice powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon shaoxing wine
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 2 teaspoons molasses
  • 1/8 teaspoon red food coloring ((optional))
  • 3 cloves garlic ((finely minced))

Instruction

  • Rinse the ribs and thoroughly pat them dry with paper towels. Mix the rest of the ingredients in a bowl to make the marinade.
  • Reserve about ⅓ of the marinade, and rub the ribs with the rest of it. Allow the ribs to marinate for at least 2 hours. For best results, allow to marinate overnight. 
  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees, and put the ribs on a rack resting on a baking sheet. Pour 1 cup water into the pan, and transfer to the oven. Roast for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the ribs from the oven and baste with the marinade. Return to the oven and roast for another 30 minutes.
  • Allow the ribs to rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve!